| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 159.0 km |
| Coordinates | -19.289, 169.131 |
| UTC time | 1978-09-01 23:45:53.600 |
Earthquake details
Friday, September 1, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, September 1, 1978 at 23:45 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 193.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.131 and latitude -19.289.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-09-01
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 193.2 km |
| Noumea | 434.0 km |
| Nadi | 889.8 km |
| Lautoka | 897.9 km |
| Suva | 988.2 km |
| Nasinu | 998.5 km |
| Honiara | 1476.8 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1810.9 km |
| Bundaberg | 1837.4 km |
| Gold Coast | 1869.0 km |
| Brisbane | 1877.8 km |
| Logan City | 1878.9 km |
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